In this episode I talk to Kragen Lum from the band Heathen about their new album “Empire Of The Blind”. To order Heathen’s album go to: http://nblast.de/HeathenAU Thank you to my sponsors: Ernie Ball: https://www.ernieball.com Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Living Music: livingmusicstores.com Custom Guitar Picks: www.customguitarpicks.com.au Roach Music School: https://www.facebook.com/roachmusicschool/ To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my we...
Sep 09, 2020•26 min•Ep. 117
Episode #113 Petty In this episode I talk to my youngest guest ever on the podcast, 10 year old Petty from Thailand. An incredible guitarist who exploded onto the music scene at the age of 7. https://www.youtube.com/c/PettyRockVimolwanSaisathit/featured Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: https://marcelyammouni.net/about/ https://www.facebook.com/captainvibeproductions/ Thank you to my sponsors: Ernie Ball: https://www.ernieball.com Yousician...
Aug 28, 2020•8 min•Ep. 116
In this episode I talk to Zack Anderson from the Swedish band “Blues Pills” about their new album “Holy Moly”. Pre order the album here: http://nblast.de/BluesPillsAU YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoJKv-vNZIY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC4VQpX0rSY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HekZW4Pbg_I Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: https://marcelyammouni.net/about/ https://www.facebook.com/captainvibeproductions/ Thank you to ...
Aug 10, 2020•11 min•Ep. 115
In this episode I interview the guys from “Primal Fear”, guitarist Tom Naumann and bassist/vocalist Mat Sinner. We talk about the new album “Metal Commando” and go into detail about the recording process, songwriting plus lots more. Pre-Save the album and get the single immediately: http://nblast.de/PrimalFearMetalComPre Watch the video for 'Along Came The Devil' here: https://youtu.be/ReyDqJIxx5g PRIMAL FEAR is: Ralf Scheepers | vocals Mat Sinner | bass, vocals Alex Beyrodt | guitars Tom Nauman...
Jul 17, 2020•33 min•Ep. 114
In the episode I talk to Bill Leverty from the band Firehouse. We talk about Bill’s new solo album “Divded We Fall” and get to find out a bit of the background to the album and Bill’s playing. Bill was my first guest on the podcast back in 2017 on episode #1. To find out more about how Bill first started playing guitar and to learn a few guitar tricks, check out episode #1 available from my website. www.becomeaguitaristtoday.com Also in episode #41 I broke down Bill’s guitar techniques and playe...
Jul 02, 2020•34 min•Ep. 113
In this episode I talk to Ryno Theron from South Africa about his new album “Howling Rush”. We talk about some of his influences and his inspirations for writing the album. Follow Ryno on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/rynotheronmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/ryno_theron_music/ Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: https://marcelyammouni.net/about/ https://www.facebook.com/captainvibeproductions/ Thank you to my sponsors: Yousician: Y...
Jun 22, 2020•14 min•Ep. 112
In this episode I talk to guitarist Hank Shermann from Mercyful Fate about what he is up to now including writing songs for the new album. We talk about his connection with Metallica, influences growing up plus lots more. https://hankshermann.com Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: https://marcelyammouni.net/about/ https://www.facebook.com/captainvibeproductions/ Thank you to my sponsors: Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com ...
Jun 11, 2020•13 min•Ep. 111
In this episode I talk to South African guitarist Robyn Ferguson about her new amazing instrumental EP “Falling Forward”. Robyn gives us a great insight into the songs and the recording process plus her influences and lots more. https://robynferguson.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/00147tpTlsA5XELYX03vuO?si=oowl9EMrSieZnXzi_P3ZhQ iTunes: https://music.apple.com/au/album/falling-forward-ep/1507930313 YouTube links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63YdBQXN6yM https://www.youtube.com/w...
Jun 05, 2020•21 min•Ep. 110
In this episode I talk to Garry Beers the bassist from INXS and now AshenMoon. We talk about lots of different topics including his passion for graphic arts, designing the band logo, songwriting and lots more. Links for the EP: http://smarturl.it/AshenMoon-Dustbowl?mc_cid=17eb079270&mc_eid=26dea34224 Dustbowl YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPvVFVnPsgY Mosquito YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=272r5xW4FXE Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Mar...
Jun 02, 2020•24 min•Ep. 109
In this episode I talk to Eric Petersen from “Testament” about their new album called “Titans Of Creations”. A soundtrack to what is picture much happening in the world today! Download the album here: https://nblast.de/TestamentTitansAU Youtube links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9hDhc1Bd4U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF2hIrXq2ss Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni.net Thank you to my sponsors: Yousician: Your Personal ...
May 26, 2020•14 min•Ep. 108
In this episode I talk to Niklas, the bassist from the Swedish band Kataonia about their new album “City Of Burials”. We also discuss how he first started playing saxophone, then guitar and finally bass guitar. Download album here: https://katatoniaband.lnk.to/cityburials Katatonia are: Jonas Renkse - vocals Anders Nyström - guitar Niklas Sandin - bass Daniel Moilanen - drums Roger Öjersson - guitar Follow Katatonia www.facebook.com/katatonia www.instagram.com/katatoniaband/ www.twitter.com/kata...
May 15, 2020•15 min•Ep. 107
In this episode I talk to the one and only Jennifer Batten, who played guitar for Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck. Jennifer was on episode #8 of the podcast where we spoke about how she first started playing guitar, touring with Michael Jackson, plus lots more. In this episode we discuss what she is up to now with her Youtube channel that includes her “riff kitchen” and “this one time ok” segments which include rare photos of her Michael Jackson days including her audition video. Jennifer’s Youtub...
May 11, 2020•17 min•Ep. 106
In this episode I talk to Dylan Villain from the Canadian rock band “The Wild”. We talk about his new album “Still Believe in Rock’n’Roll” and Dylan gives us a great insight to the songs. “With songs absolutely reeking of rot-gut moonshine and hi-octane gasoline, The Wild! really do rock it like they talk it, and then some!” – Classic Rock Magazine (UK) Download the album here: https://music.apple.com/au/album/still-believe-in-rock-and-roll/1498220511 "The Wild" YouTube links: https://www.youtub...
May 06, 2020•23 min•Ep. 105
In this episode I talk to Corey from the Adelaide based band “Dyssidia”. We discuss their new album “Costly Signals” plus how Corey is keeping busy while in lockdown. Dyssidia are: Mitch Brackman - Vocals | Corey Davis - Guitar | Neil Palmer - Bass Dimitri Ioannou - Keyboards | Liam Weedall - Drums "Costly Signals" available: smarturl.it/costly-signals Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHSYaxCz7no&feature=youtu.be My collaboration videos: Let It Be cover Don't Stop Believen cover...
Apr 27, 2020•26 min•Ep. 104
Welcome to my 100th episode of “Become A Guitarist Today”. In this episode I talk to bassist Paul Martin and guitarist Nail from the band “Devilskin” from New Zealand. We talk about their new album “Red” and they both share some great stories about some of the tracks on the album. iTunes Pre-sale link: https://music.apple.com/au/album/red/1500498677 YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHBk3F0BIMM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPoA9CX-WzQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRph9EpviKM P...
Mar 31, 2020•31 min•Ep. 103
In this episode I talk to Victor Smolski about his album by Almanac called “Rush Of Death” and what went into making the album. The album is available now: iTunes link: https://music.apple.com/au/album/rush-of-death/1490990797 YouTube Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8y_o4ufXUY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJCGklYI5dI Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni.net Thank you to my sponsors: Yousician: Your Personal Music Teac...
Mar 12, 2020•22 min•Ep. 102
In this episode I talk to Porter, the bass player from the band “Atreyu”. We discuss the bands Australian tour, how he started bass plus lots more. Ticket Link: https://silverbacktouring.com.au/atreyu2020/ Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4jmOPivM7U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIGdhalaxh0 Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni.net Thank you to my sponsors: Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Livi...
Feb 24, 2020•19 min•Ep. 101
In this episode I talk to Mark Heylmun from “Suicide Silence” about the new album 'Become The Hunter' which is available now. Mark gives us a great insight to the making of the album and some of the different instruments used. iTunes link: https://music.apple.com/au/album/become-the-hunter/1484556175 Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni.net Thank you to my sponsors: Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Living Mu...
Feb 20, 2020•14 min•Ep. 100
In this podcast I am joined with Eric Broadbent from “Music Gear Network” to talk about the NAMM 2020 show. Eric gives us a break down of his clips on Youtube with interviews with different guests at the NAMM show that he attended with his son Eric Junior. Plus we get to hear some of his sons musical works. If you would like to know more about Eric and how he got started check out Episode #29: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/become-a-guitarist-today-with-adam-roach-podcast/id1263749337?i=1...
Feb 14, 2020•30 min•Ep. 99
In this episode I talk to Kadeem France (vocals) and Feisal El-Khazragi (bass) from the band “Loathe” about the new album “I Let It In And It Took Everything”. We talk about the making of the album and get to hear some of the tracks from the new album. iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/au/album/i-let-it-in-and-it-took-everything/1487438250 YouTube Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_KZtfsJYFE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSUGmeWqbCY At the end of the podcast check out new music from H...
Feb 07, 2020•21 min•Ep. 98
In this episode I talk to Woody Weatherman from the band “Corrision of Conformity” who will be touring Australia is February 2020. We talk about the tour and Woody’s influences and lots more. Ticket link here: https://silverbacktouring.com.au/corrosion-of-conformity-2020/ YouTube links here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TusKotRru_c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvsQsao1F88 Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni.net Thank you ...
Jan 20, 2020•17 min•Ep. 97
In this episode I talk to Phoenix Van Der Weyden from Brazil. Phoenix is an amazing guitarist who has just launched her own guitar academy: https://www.phoenixguitaracademy.com/ She also has a great youtube channel with lots of exercises and playing: https://www.youtube.com/user/VanishaGlamChick6 Check out Phoenix's playing here: https://replayheroes.bandcamp.com/releases Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni.net Thank you to my ...
Jan 07, 2020•22 min•Ep. 96
In this episode I talk to guitarist Cameron McKenzie from the Melbourne based band “Horsehead”. We talk about the legacy box set that is now available plus the one off show coming up on 1st February 2020. Who can forget: Oil and Water & The Sun Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni.net Become A Guitarist Today Podcast playlist: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/become-a-guitarist-today-podcast/pl.u-4JomXgDCmArr6K Thank you ...
Dec 28, 2019•17 min•Ep. 95
In this episode I talk to Thomas McRocklin about his new online guitar course called “School Of McRock” plus what he has been up to since he was last on the podcast back in January 2018. Check out episode #30 where I talk to Thomas about how he first staying playing guitar and his first meetings with Steve Vai. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/become-a-guitarist-today-with-adam-roach-podcast/id1263749337?i=1000400560173 Also in episode #35 I break down Thomas’s EP “New Beginnings”. https://...
Dec 14, 2019•32 min•Ep. 94
In this episode I talk to John 5 about his new solo album “Invasion” and break down some of the songs from the album. JOHN 5 is one of the most influential guitarists of our generation. Best known for his time in Marilyn Manson and as the current guitarist for Rob Zombie, JOHN 5 has been a guitar player for some of the biggest headlining rock bands in the world as well as playing session with Paul Stanley, Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Lee Roth and more. Check out some tracks from the album...
Dec 08, 2019•14 min•Ep. 93
In this episode I talk to Eric Jarrin from the Canadian deathhore band “Despised Icon”. We talk about his new album that is out now called “Purgatory”. Check out Eric’s other band called “Heavens Cry” as well. Youtube Clips: Purgatory (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) + Snake in the Grass (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni.net Thank you to my sponsors: Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Living Mu...
Nov 27, 2019•21 min•Ep. 92
In this episode I am joined live in Las Palmas, Spain, with the CEO of Yousician Chris Thur. Chris informs us on how Yousician first started and to what it is today, the worlds number one music educator app. Previous episodes about Yousician: Episode #68 Yousician Bass Guitar Syllabus: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-3zfhv-b2460a Episode #67 Yousician Guitar Syllabus: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-98aeu-b16570 Episode #61: Martha (Product Manager): https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7dg4b-9f00...
Nov 20, 2019•15 min•Ep. 91
In this episode I talk to Marcus Jidell from the Swedish band “Avatarium”. We talk about the new album “The Fire I Long For” which will be released on 22nd November. CHECK OUT the new single: Rubicon (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni.net Become A Guitarist Today Podcast playlist: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/become-a-guitarist-today-podcast/pl.u-4JomXgDCmArr6K Thank you to my sponsors: Yousician:...
Nov 15, 2019•14 min•Ep. 90
This is part 2 of my interview with Bart Walsh who played guitar for David Lee Roth. In this episode Bart tells us about what he is up to now and demonstrates his guitar playing and well as a break down of his gear including the xitone cabinets and woody guitars. Bart’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIbLaHKc1wYhfM1Trm1-F_A/videos Bart's links: https://allofitmedia.com https://xitonecabs.com Check out the visual for this podcast and part 1 here: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com...
Oct 29, 2019•28 min•Ep. 89
In this episode I talk to Bart Walsh who played guitar for David Lee Roth and is an amazing guitarist. In part 1 Bart tells us how he got the gig with Dave and about his experience growing up on Van Halen. Check out the visual for this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74vFA12RhhA Bart's links: bartwalsh.com allofitmedia.com youtube- Bart Walsh XiTonecabs.com instagram Bart_Walsh Podcast Intro music “Monkey Fingers” by Marcel Yammouni. Check out Marcel’s website here: marcelyammouni....
Oct 26, 2019•26 min•Ep. 88
